Evaluation of Potential Vitamin D Effects on Muscle: a Pilot Study
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Overactive Bladder, Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal, Urology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Nephrology / Urology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 70 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | July 2006 |
People who do not have adequate amounts of vitamin D develop weakness of leg and arm
muscles. This study will determine if vitamin D supplementation benefits muscle functions
important for swallowing, bladder and bowel function.
muscles. This study will determine if vitamin D supplementation benefits muscle functions
important for swallowing, bladder and bowel function.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who present for evaluation to the UW Geriatric clinic including Dr.
Pryzbelski's subspecialty, or Osteoporosis clinics
- Age 70 years or older
- Cognitively intact, as determined by the attending physicians at above mentioned
clinics
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of, on ongoing, renal failure
- History of liver failure
- Known malabsorption
- Known disorders of parathyroid function, hyper/hypocalcemia, or other abnormalities
of calcium or phosphate metabolism
- Known history of vitamin D intoxication or granulomatous disease
- active seizure disorder
- Pain associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
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